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Crime in Iford

Iford had 182 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 57.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 37th of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 30% below the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Crime was up 29% on the three months before.

BH6, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Iford

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57.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
37 of 53Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rank1st is the highest rate
+29%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common44 in 3 months

Month by month

35 Mar 47 Apr 59 May 58 Jun 78 Jul 46 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Iford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour4424%
violence4324%
vehicle crime3318%
criminal damage169%
theft137%
burglary116%
public order116%
drugs32%

Iford against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

TypeIford per 1,000Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areaChange
Violence13.624.4▼ 7%
Burglary3.52.9–
Vehicle crime10.44.1▲ 74%
Anti-social behaviour13.921.7▲ 19%
Theft and robbery56.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Boscombe154.5▲ 29%
Wick117▲ 56%
Pokesdown80.7▲ 31%
Christchurch80.7▲ 35%
Iford57.4▲ 29%
Southbourne56.7▲ 11%
Littledown49.5▼ 10%
See every Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area ranked on the crime in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Iford a safe area?

Iford had about 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 37 of 53 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Iford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (44), followed by violence (43) and vehicle crime (33).